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Compare bus, train, and flight for Glasgow to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $47.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 252 miles (406 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$108 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $96 Average price | $163 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 25m Average total duration 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
$112 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price | $163 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 11m Average total duration 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 6m Average total duration 8h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company | Most popular bus company | Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Birmingham:
A bus is $53 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Birmingham costing on average $96.
A bus is $65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Birmingham costing on average $108.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 10m.
Bus takes on average 6h 55m.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Birmingham:
A bus is $31 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Birmingham costing on average $74.
A bus is $69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Birmingham costing on average $112.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 41m.
Bus takes on average 8h 36m.
Travel optionsfrom Glasgow to Birmingham
How to get from Glasgow to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Birmingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- W34029 · W342715:33 AM4h33Glasgow Central (GLC)10:06 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$361One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- W34029 · W342715:33 AM4h33Glasgow Central (GLC)10:06 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$361One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- U24298:20 PM1h05Glasgow International Airport9:25 PMBirmingham International Airport$2141One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W33939 · W342074:28 AM4h38Glasgow Central (GLC)9:06 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$361One-way1 transfer
- W342715:48 AM4h18Glasgow Central (GLC)10:06 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$491One-way0 transfers
- W33939 · W342074:28 AM4h38Glasgow Central (GLC)9:06 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$491One-way1 transfer
FlixBus10:20 AM7h30Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station5:50 PMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway$471One-way0 transfers- FlixBus8:50 AM7h25Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station4:15 PMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway$501One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:40 PM6h05Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station4:45 AMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway$531One-way0 transfers
- U24276:45 AM1h10Glasgow International Airport7:55 AMBirmingham International Airport$821One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Birmingham:
A bus is $53 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Birmingham costing on average $96.
A bus is $65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Birmingham costing on average $108.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 10m.
Bus takes on average 6h 55m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Birmingham as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Birmingham International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Birmingham by flight.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, JMB Travel to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, Cross Country to go to Birmingham by train.
- 2 direct flights per day with easyJet.
- 7 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country.
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